Production Worker

Alter Trading; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrench 'N Go in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Production Worker to assist in prepping vehicles for the auto salvage yard. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $17.

Responsibilities include dismantling cars safely, draining fluids, removing batteries, mercury switches, catalytic converters, and other components, while salvaging or removing key parts and operating safely. The ideal candidate has hands-on automotive experience, can lift 30-50 lbs unaided and 100+ lbs with a partner, and can

Qualifications

• Familiarity with vehicle makes/models, engine components, drivetrains, and electrical systems.
• Experience in automotive parts, dismantling or salvage operations preferred.
• Able to interact effectively with customers and vendors.
• Excellent communication skills for in-person and phone interactions.
• Willingness to learn, adaptability, and self-motivation.
• Must lift 30-50 lbs and 100+ lbs with a two-person lift.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment to ensure it is safe and in working condition.
• Drain all liquids in cars to appropriate receptacles.
• Pull Mercury Switches and place in appropriate receptacles.
• Assist in placing and moving vehicles in the yard.
• Use power and hydraulic tools to remove auto parts.
• Help clean and maintain shop and equipment.
• Break down wheels and tires.
• Follow safety and environmental processes.
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery.
• Unload incoming cars and move cars to/from racks while keeping area clean.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Automotive experience

Customer interaction

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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Production Worker

Full Time Production Des Moines, IA, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $17.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Join Wrench 'N Go as a Production Worker and assist in the process of prepping vehicles for the auto salvage yard. This is the perfect role for someone with hands-on automotive experience whether from an auto parts store, salvage/recycling yard, automotive service center, or repair shop.

Why Join Us:

• Work in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Expand your knowledge of car parts, vehicle systems, and recycling operations.
• Be part of a team that values quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

A Vehicle Dismantler is responsible for efficiently dismantling cars, including extracting gasoline and all other fluids, removing batteries, mercury switches, non-conformities, catalytic converters, and other items. Decommission cars by utilizing a system of fluid and refrigerant extraction and a series of inspections to prepare the vehicle to be shredded while salvaging or removing certain key parts while operating safely and efficiently. A vehicle dismantler must be able to recognize these components of vehicles and safely drain, dismantle, remove, or extract these components in a timely, efficient, safe manner.

• Inspect equipment to ensure it is safe and in working condition.
• Drain all liquids in cars to appropriate receptacles.
• Pulls Mercury Switches & puts in appropriate receptacles.
• Assists in placing and setting vehicles in the yard.
• Uses power and hydraulic tools to remove auto parts.
• Assists in cleaning and maintains shop and equipment.
• Breaks down wheels and tires.
• Follows all safety and environmental processes.
• Performs basic maintenance on the machinery.
• Unload incoming cars and moving cars to and from the racks while keeping work a clean, neat work area.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Familiarity with vehicle makes/models, engine components, drivetrains, and electrical systems.
• Previous experience in automotive parts, or dismantling/salvage operations preferred, or an interest in auto mechanics, strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to effectively interact with customers and vendors.
• Excellent communication skills for both in-person and phone-based interactions.
• Positive attitude, teamwork skills, and attention to detail.
• Individuals must be willing to learn, be adaptable and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.